Rick Rhoden

Played For
Los Angeles Dodgers (1974-1978)
Pittsburgh Pirates (1979-1986)
New York Yankees (1987-1988)
Houston Astros (1989)

Factoids
According to Tom Zocco of SABR, Rick Rhoden's seven three-hit games are the most by a pitcher in the DH-era (1973 to the present).

Born
Richard Alan Rhoden was born on May 16, 1953, in Boynton Beach, FL.

Batted:  Right
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  P

Primary Team:  PIT

Major League Debut
July 5, 1974

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Hall of Fame Voting Year Election Votes Pct 1995 BBWAA 0 %

Post-Season Appearances
1977 National League Championship Series
1977 World Series
1978 National League Championship Series

All-Star Selections
1976 NL
1986 NL

Best Strength as a Player
Rhoden was an excellent hitting pitcher. On June 11, 1988, the Yankees used him as a designated hitter on a day when he was not pitching. Rhoden went 0-for-1 with a sacrifice fly batting in the 7th spot in manager Billy Martin's lineup.

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